An Old Spice lawsuit accuses manufacturer Procter & Gamble of ignoring hundreds or thousands of reports of deodorant rash associated with some of its products.
The litigation started with an Old Spice lawsuit filed in a federal court in Ohio by plaintiff Rodney Colley of Virginia, who is seeking to represent a class of Old Spice consumers who experienced similar reactions to the deodorant products.
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Colley claims that after only a few uses of Old Spice deodorant, he developed “severe rashes, burning and discomfort” that caused him to immediately stop using the product. Photographs of Colley included with his Old Spice lawsuit show a clearly visible dark discoloration underneath his arms.
Colley says he’s not the only one who’s come down with this condition. He believes that “hundreds, if not thousands” of Old Spice customers have been affected by these burns.
He cites complaints lodged by numerous consumers in online forums and social media outlets, consumers who say their Old Spice use causes far more skin problems than they reasonably expected.
In a review on Consumer Affairs, one woman says she has to put burn cream on the rash to stop the pain. She says it’s painful to put her arm down, and she can no longer wear shirts with sleeves.
Based on these numerous reports, Colley argues that Procter & Gamble should have acknowledged the problem and addressed it properly. Instead, he says, the company is simply withholding information about deodorant rash so that it can “continue selling the product and reaping windfall profits.”
Colley is seeking at least $25,000 in damages for himself and each other class member who developed a similar skin condition. He projects the total damage award will exceed $5 million.
In addition to the alleged pain and injury, he claims, users of these products are also economically harmed by not receiving the product they thought they were buying.
Second Old Spice Lawsuit Begins in California
Not long after Colley’s claim got underway, a California man filed his own Old Spice class action lawsuit. In this case, plaintiff Gregory Johnson is raising claims under several California laws like the Unfair Competition Law and the Consumer Legal Remedies Act.
Johnson faults Procter & Gamble for failing to address the reports of deodorant rash properly, either with a product recall or an investigation into what’s causing these skin reactions. He says the company has failed in its duty to warn consumers about the risk of rash associated with these products.
Procter & Gamble insists their deodorant is safe to use. A spokesperson says that a small number of users may develop irritation due to what he calls alcohol sensitivity.
There are over a dozen different specific kinds of Old Spice deodorant that have already been implicated in the Old Spice lawsuit, but the products at issue aren’t limited to that list. Any Old Spice deodorant could be the subject of a legal claim.
Attorneys are now interested in talking to persons who developed a rash, chemical burn, or similar condition after using Old Spice deodorant. Such persons may be eligible to join the Old Spice lawsuit with a legal claim of their own.
Obtaining the help of a personal injury lawyer may help you obtain money damages for the pain and suffering caused by injuries from Old Spice deodorant products.
The Old Spice Deodorant Rash Class Action Lawsuits are Gregory Johnson V. Procter & Gamble, Case No. 3:16-cv-02302 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California and Colley. v. Procter & Gamble Co., Case No. 2:16-cv-00225-MHW-KAJ, in the U.S. District Court of Southern Ohio.
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My husband experienced this chemical burn under both his arm pits from this deodorant
I also have severe chemical burns that continue to worsen even after stopping, i also just took pictures. For proof. I have three total deodorants that i bought that i will not be using.
I have photographic proof of the burn I have received after using this product five days ago, the chemical but has still not healed and it’s very painful. I would like further information regarding this class action.
I just took a picture of my underarm. It’s insanely painful and I’m actually missing skin in some places leaving open wounds. I went to a doctor at work for it today and he said it looks like a pretty bad chemical burn and applied hydrocortisone cream. Please contact me so that I can join this. I saved the stick of deodorant.
I also have burns/rashes. I have used Old Spice for years and here in the last week or so have been having issues under my arms. Discoloration, severe burning,and dry skin.
I would like to be contacted on how to join this class action please.
My son received severe skin rash and chemical burns using Old Spice, and is extreme discomfort. We have photos to prove and want to be added to this class action lawsuit.
My husband is in extreme pain and has developed a severe rash under his armpits for Old Spice products as well. Please someone contact me to join this lawsuit.
My son’s armpits are burn right now. What can i do to join. Please contact me
My husband and I used oldspice gel deordant anf antiperspirant. He had skin irration and itchiness that lasted a few days. I have painful chemical burns! We took pictures to document!
Oh my gosh me too! I have never experienced this before. I used the gel pure sport or something. I have the chemical burns. What are you putting on it? Also, I need to know what Old Spice plans to do about this!
I am a woman and I used a men’s old spice deodorant that gave me chemical burns, I still have them! But I wasn’t sure if I could join the class act lawsuit because I’m a woman!?
Has anyone be able to be added to the lawsuit? I got a rash from the new products they just put out.
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